Juba, South Sudan 🇸🇸
#324
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Nomad Score:
33%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to global standards, but higher than many African cities due to import reliance and limited infrastructure.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
53%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is relatively expensive and limited in quality; many expats rely on gated compounds with higher rents.
🍎 Food & Groceries
50%
Weight: 40
Food prices are elevated due to import dependency and supply chain challenges; local markets offer some affordable options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal; reliance on taxis and private vehicles makes transport moderately affordable but limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
34%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; venues are few and often expensive for expats.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with basic facilities; membership costs are relatively high due to scarcity.
💱 Currency Stability
21%
Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation and currency devaluation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
32%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; mostly 3G/4G mobile networks with occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are not tailored for digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Juba is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to infrastructure issues and security concerns, but community is tight-knit.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management are poor; environment is affected by rapid urbanization.
🧼 Cleanliness
28%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is low with visible litter and limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is official and widely spoken among educated population, easing communication.
💨 Air Quality
31%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor due to dust, vehicle emissions, and lack of regulation.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schools; safety concerns for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack essential equipment and trained staff.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
45%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare is expensive; public healthcare is limited but low cost.
🏥 Healthcare
23%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and unreliable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures year-round; wet and dry seasons; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and expat compounds but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mainly wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with diverse ethnic groups but limited cultural events for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is very limited and mostly confined to a few bars in expat areas.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions exist but infrastructure and safety limit access.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; opportunity to learn local languages informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local experiences are possible but require connections.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Basic food scene with local and some international cuisine; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of fresh produce and health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 is convenient for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is virtually non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with very few tech or digital startups.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are limited; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Juba International Airport connects to regional hubs but limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
Poor pedestrian infrastructure and safety concerns limit walkability.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; informal taxi services dominate.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is non-existent and roads are unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport mostly by road; conditions can be challenging.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in city center.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar solutions.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and can be slow; some visas available on arrival.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic; low income tax rates but limited clarity for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist; media and speech are monitored and sometimes censored.
🏛️ Political Stability
25%
Weight: 20
Political instability and occasional conflict affect safety and business environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts is possible but requires significant documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is bureaucratic and slow but improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not conducive or supportive for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or communities focused on Juba.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to crime, political unrest, and poor infrastructure.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for women due to cultural norms and safety issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity and occasional ethnic tensions.